Beverly James Emig

Beverly James (Clapper) Emig, 73, Duncansville, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by many of her immediate family.

She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Frank and Eva Geraldine (Lewis) James.

She is survived by her husband, the Rev. John L. Emig; a son, Gean P. Clapper, III (Selena) of San Antonio, TX; and two daughters: Heather M. Bennett (Christopher) of New Braunfels, TX and Christina J. Schmitt (Shane) of Hollidaysburg. She is also survived by three stepchildren: David L. Emig of Laredo, TX, Nathan J. Emig of Martinsburg and Lori Emig Miles of Altoona. She is the proud grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and step grandchildren: Michaela, Quinn and Victoria Clapper; Eva Rose Schmitt; Ezekiel and Lincoln Bennett; Zoe Browell; Austin and Brooke Emig; Derek and Natalie Emig; and Madison and Mackenzie Miles. Each of them was the “apple of her eye.” She is also survived by a sister, Charlene Pavlock (Joe) of Tampa, FL and a brother, Donald C. James of Altoona; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Howard and David.

She was a faithful member of Faith United Church of Christ in Altoona where she participated in both its local and wider ministries. She was a 1970 graduate of Altoona High School and a retired state worker at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

She is a former ballroom dancer, a lover of plants and birds, especially hummingbirds, and something of a history buff. She loved to travel. Her most recent trip was to Gettysburg, her last hurrah, a week before her illness. She was deeply loved and appreciated by those who knew her; so many, during her illness, said “Tell Beverly we love her.”

Friends and family will be received from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., 719 N 4th Avenue, Altoona, 16601. Friends and family will also be received from 1 to 2 pm on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Faith United Church of Christ, 711 7th Avenue, Altoona, 16602 where a funeral service will be held at 2 pm with the Rev. David Ackerman officiating. A private interment will be held at Logan Valley Cemetery.